insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 10 - December 2015 | Page 31

EVENTS Ed Byrne // 11 Dec During his twenty years in comedy, Ed has enjoyed huge critical and popular success in the UK and Ireland. He has performed hit tours, sold out many runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, had a successful two-week run in the West End and appeared on radio, television, the stage and the big screen. Ed has become a regular fixture on television and radio and has appeared on or presented a range of shows on BBC radio, including The Unbelievable Truth and What’s So Funny. He is also a regular panelist on shows like Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You, and has made several memorable appearances on the Graham Norton Show. Great Big Christmas Sing 2015 // 7-9 Dec They’re switching on the lights tonight! The cat, Fipple, has managed to get completely lost and nobody can find him. After some traditional cries of ‘He’s behind you! Oh no he isn’t!’ it turns out that Fipple has managed to get himself stuck at the very top of the Christmas Tree (where he had been attracted by the lovely sparkly angel). What to do? Send for the Fire Brigade, of course! Specially composed for East Sussex children this unique Christmas story will be performed by children from primary schools across the county. Pupils will be joined by one of East Sussex Music’s flagship Youth Ensembles. 8pm. Price: £20.50. Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing BN11 1HQ www.worthingtheatres.co.uk / 01903 206206 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Price: £6. Winter Garden, Compton Street Eastbourne BN21 4BP www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk / 01323 412000 Peter Pan // 11 Dec-17 Jan Take to the skies with Peter, Wendy and Tinker Bell, and then test your sea legs as we board Captain Hook’s pirate ship and join his crazy crew in this brand new pantomime adventure. From the team behind last year’s Beauty and the Beast, expect live music, colourful sets, amazing costumes, spectacular special effects and plenty of comedy, fun and laughter! Starring Brian Capron (Coronation Street) as Captain Hook and Britain’s Got Talent dance sensation Twist & Pulse as Pirate Swash and Buckle. Plus back by popular demand Tucker and Martyn Knight who will be playing Smee and Mrs Smee. The Andy Williams Christmas Spectacular // 10 Dec To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year and for the very first time in the UK, Tony Denton Promotions are proud to announce the Andy Williams Christmas Spectacular starring The Osmonds. This dazzling, must-see holiday extravaganza comes directly from the historic stage of Branson USA's beautiful Andy Williams Moon River Theatre and will tour the UK this December. 7.30pm. Price: £36 Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing BN11 1HQ www.worthingtheatres.co.uk / 01903 206 206 11am, 2pm, 2.30pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm. Price: from £11.50. Devonshire Park Theatre, Compton Street, Eastbourne BN21 4BW www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk / 01323 412000 Steeleye Span at Christmas // 10 Dec An evening with Steeleye Span at any time of the year is a treat, at Christmas it becomes something really special! Maddy Prior, the voice of the band for 40 years, leads a lineup featuring Rick Kem